Stena orders four ferries in China Ro-pax vessels expected to be delivered in 2019 and 2020
Supramaxes glide up Rates on half the routes increase as 'sentiment remains firm'
Big box ports bear brunt of China slowdown Containerisation International's latest survey of the top 30 container ports reveals the widespread impact of China's faltering export trade
Texas LNG seeks approval to build export plant If plant goes ahead it means fresh cargoes for global fleet, however reaching final investment decision might not be straightforward
Suezmax tanker rates steady on firm West African, Middle East volumes Aframax rates slip from week earlier
Recovery may take longer than previously expected, says Clarksons Overall seaborne trade growth expected to be muted in 2016
We're not in business to buy shiny new toys, blasts Nordic American chief Hansson Boss of New York-listed suezmax owner slams critics of his fleet's age
Singapore rolls out port concessions for bulk carriers Discounts to take effect from April 15
Wording of instructions has liability impact, ITIC warns Marine mutual highlights recent German court ruling in containers stowage case
Sainty Marine's assets to be auctioned on internet Chinese court to hold online sale on April 16
JES to appraise shipbuilding assets amid disposal process Group picks Roma Appraisals to come up with asset valuation report of the shipbuilding-related assets
Navios Maritime Holdings facing lawsuit over recent $50m loan facility Institutional investor alleges breach of fiduciary duty to help financially distressed company
Otto Marine sells vessel for $38m Deal will contribute to consolidated net tangible assets per share
VLGC spot rate drops to March 2010 level Upside is that this could be the floor
Krasnoye Sormovo confirms tanker duo Russian shipbuilder to sign up for river-sea ships for Azerbaijan.
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TS Taipei containers to be removed Boxes from a stranded vessel in Taiwanese waters expected to be offloaded by tomorrow.
Swissco signs MoU for VM Marine fleet Singapore-listed owner enters into non-binding agreement for the acquisition of UAE company.
Wan Hai Lines sees 2015 profit chopped Taiwanese containership owner stays in the black, but revenue also down.
Syrian vessel grounds in Greek waters A general cargoship owned by a Tartus-based single-vessel company runs aground off Kos.
Four Malaysians held on tugboat Another attack takes place on small boat sailing in southeast Asian waters involving eight gunmen.
Lithuanian Shipping fails to sell four bulkers Bankrupt owner's remaining fleet put up for sale again, after disposal of 1994-built Deltuva at auction.
Banks open up sale of ABG Shipyard Lenders want transparent offer process for loss-making Indian yard.
UASC opens agency in 'key market' Containership owner launches new office in Uruguay with more brands coming in Brazil and Argentina.
Stena Line inks world's 'most fuel efficient ferries'
NAT in no rush to buy 'shiny new toys' Herbjorn Hansson tells shareholders he will only expand fleet when the time is right.
DHT set for dividend rise in first quarter Drewry Research says fleet growth and higher rates have helped owner make a great start to 2016.
Zim grapples with Dali artworks Surreal experience for Israeli line's workers as vessel carries artist's works to Israel exhibition.
JES calls in help to complete yard sale Roma Appraisals drafted in as part of ongoing disposal of Chinese business.
Wartsila wins jack-up vessel design deal Finnish design specialist inks contract for a Chinese-built vessel, including options for three more.
ITIC warns over stowage contracts Wording in documents can widen scope of liability during loading, insurer says.
Flopec has taken TEN tanker series Brokers reveal further details of Tsakos Enery Navigation charters.
Guards fire on Bangladesh yard workers Security personnel at Karib Steel open fire on employees protesting over dead colleague.
Flopec has taken TEN tanker trio Brokers reveal further details of Tsakos Enery Navigation charters.
Yang Ming crashes to $240m annual loss Taiwanese line plunges into the red as revenue falls in tough boxship markets.
Evergreen's 2015 loss hits $146m Fourth quarter particularly costly for Taiwanese containership owner as revenue drops.
Scrap sales continue as rates splutter into life Panamax demo deal may help bulker owners fell a little better.
Tallink passenger numbers jump Estonian ferry group welcomes 9% more people on its ships in the first quarter.
Bibby wins deal for decommissioning UK subsea company strikes multi-million pound contract that will see one vessel work off Aberdeen.
Avic lands eight Stena ropaxes Swedish owner books ice-classed series at Chinese yard.
Gorgon LNG halts exports due to mechanical fault Giant Australian export facility forced to curtail shipments after chilling plant goes on the blink.
Third illicit arms shipment seized in Arabian Sea US Navy patrol ship intercepted and uncovered weapons hidden aboard a small, stateless dhow.
Navios hit with lawsuit on $50m loan Investor files suit claiming loan was done at overly generous terms.
US port mulls LNG bunkering addition As part of multi-million dollar expansion plan.
FASA sees sharp drop in piracy incidents in Strait of Malacca, Singapore waters Maritime patrols from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore played a role.
Singapore March fuel oil trading volume nearly hits historic high at 5.82 mil mt Expectations of fewer March arbitrage cargoes fueled buying.
Singapore to cut port dues for dry bulk carriers by 10% from April 15 Concessions will be in place for a year.
Bunker prices in US Gulf Coast plunge to lowest levels in a month Marine gasoil continued to trade flat between the competing Houston and New Orleans markets.
US DATA: EIA says January fuel oil imports into USWC most in a month since 1988 A total of 2.621 million barrels of fuel oil were imported into PADD 5, which comprises the USWC.
Marine fuel sales in Panama up 17% on year in January: AMP On the Pacific side,-- where the port of Balboa is located -- sales of fuel oil rose 23% to 309,879 in January.
US DATA: EIA says January residual fuel oil exports to Panama increased 14% on year The exports to Panama represented nearly 10% of the total 8.9 million barrels of fuel oil that the US exported in January.
Oil futures decline as Iran vows to fight for market share Oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said over the weekend that Iran will increase its exports.
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